What is a poke cake? A poke cake is exactly that, a cake that’s been poked. Red Velvet Dream Cake With Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Filling Poke cakes were initially popularized in the 1970’s through a Jell-O ad. Since then, the poke cake has always claimed a spot in home kitchens. Bakers have been re-inventing…
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My Interview With the Son of a Fallen Patriot
This is a sponsored post and I was paid to interview and write about the following companies. All opinions are my own honest thoughts and I was privileged to have this amazing opportunity! Recently, I had the honor of interviewing Tanner, a recipient of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Scholarship and son of a…
Fantastic Taco Casserole
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE tacos. and here at my house, we have them for dinner at least once per week. They are very easy to make, and not to mention delicious too! While there are many different ways to eat a taco, there are no wrong ways to eat a taco. Some…
Red Velvet Dream Cake With Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Filling
My friend Sarah has done it again! She has created a delicious dessert filled with a wonderful and delicious surprise filling! Sarah approached me awhile back and told me she had this cake that everyone was always asking her to make. She asked if I would want to share it here on the blog and…
Home Chef Rotisserie-Style Chicken
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Home Chef. All opinions are 100% mine. While I may not have a food blog, I do enjoy posting recipes here and I love cooking. In another life, I think I would enjoy becoming a chef or creating recipes. This love is what led me…
Sparkling Apple Crisp
It’s fall and while everyone is excited for pumpkin-flavored foods and Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I’m over here eating anything with apples or flavored with apples! I mean why doesn’t Starbucks have an Apple Spice latte or an Apple Crisp Latte? I would totally be all over that! Okay, okay, while I do love some pumpkin flavored…
18 Coffee Brands That Give Back to Military Members
I don’t know about you but I absolutely love coffee. I drink it almost every day and the right kind can give me that extra push I need to get through the day! As a military family, we are always looking for ways to give back and finding coffee brands that support and aid our troops…
Fourth of July Deviled Eggs
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and everything red, white, and blue is starting to make an appearance! Independence day is my second favorite holiday after Christmas and as a military family, it means a lot to us to celebrate our freedoms and remember the price that was paid. Many people decorate…
Mom’s Homemade Macaroni Salad
Summer is almost here and families everywhere have already started barbecuing. There will be tons of summer fun, lots of good friends, and plenty of grilled food! While I do love that tasty grilled chicken or steak, I also love all the sides that come with a good barbecue. Summer foods like, salads, fruit, deviled eggs,…
Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops
I hear so often from friends, family and others about not liking pork chops. I can understand this because depending on the way pork chops are made they can be way too dry. However, I have also been told that I make some of the best pork chop recipes and those who thought they didn’t…
